Blackwood (surname)

The surname Blackwood is of Scottish and English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name.

Origin and Meaning:

• Scottish Origin: Blackwood is primarily associated with Scotland. The name likely originates from lands named Blackwood, of which there are several in Scotland. The most notable Blackwood is located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The name itself is descriptive, combining the Old English elements "blæc" (black) and "wudu" (wood), therefore referring to a dark or black wood. This could indicate a forest dense with dark trees, or a wood in a shadowed location.

• English Origin: While more prevalent in Scotland, the surname could also have originated in England independently. Similar place names exist in England, and the same etymology applies – a black or dark wood.

Distribution:

The surname Blackwood is found primarily in Scotland, followed by England, and then in countries with significant Scottish and English diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable People:

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Variations:

There are few common variations of the Blackwood surname. The name is relatively consistent in its spelling.